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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: From the date of its establishment to the end of May 2020, the Commission has spent a total of €7,865,848, excluding third party legal costs that have been incurred but not yet paid. A breakdown of the main categories of expenditure incurred by the Commission to date is set out in the following table: Commission of Investigation IBRC Expenditure from Establishment Jun...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Cabinet Committee on Security encompasses matters previously under the remit of Cabinet Committee F (National Security) and G (Justice) and deals with justice, defence, Garda Reform and national security issues. It last met on 30 October 2019 and no date has been set for the next meeting. In the intervening period, in the context of the COVID 19 crisis, the Cabinet has received updates...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: In line with the advice of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, NPHET recommended that for the duration of phase 3 (which commenced on 29 June), indoor and outdoor mass gatherings (including religious events and family events such as weddings) be restricted to 50 and 200 respectively, bearing in mind the following: - Mass gatherings should be organised in advance to enable...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The Programme for Government provides for establishment of Citizens' Assemblies to consider: the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited to Dublin; matters relating to drugs use; Biodiversity; and the future of education. There are no plans at present for a Citizens' Assembly to consider the matter of a shorter working week. A Citizens’ Assembly on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: Since March 2020, in line with the public health advice of the Department of Health, the majority of staff in my Department have been working from home with the exception of staff supporting the essential operation of Government Buildings to support the work of the Taoiseach and Government during this period. In line with the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol and to support the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: The data requested by the Deputy is not yet available. All deaths that occur in the State must be registered within 3 months from the date of death; for example, a death that occurred in April 2020 may not be registered until July. Furthermore, all deaths involving COVID-19 are reportable to the Coroner's office and are registered on receipt of the Coroner's certificate. The Central...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais: Tairiscint - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (27 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: B'áil liom cead a chur in iúl, mar eolas don Dáil, gur chuir mé m'ainmniú mar Thaoiseach in iúl don Uachtarán agus gur cheap sé mé dá réir. I beg leave to announce, for the information of the Dáil, that I have informed the President that the Dáil has nominated me to be the Taoiseach and that he has appointed me accordingly. The...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: I dtosach báire, gabhaim buíochas ó chroí le Baill Dháil Éireann as an onóir mhór seo a bhronnadh orm inniu. Nuair a bhí iar-Thaoisigh Seán Lemass agus Jack Lynch san áit ina bhfuilim anois, dúirt siad gur chóir do dhuine ag dul isteach in oifig an Taoisigh agus ag glacadh le ról chomh tábhachtach le ról an...

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: I begin by joining with the Taoiseach and Deputies who earlier today led tributes to Detective Garda Colm Horkan in expressing our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and wider community. In the days since his murder, people throughout our country have taken the time to show their respect for him and for the forces of law and order which protect us. All who knew Detective Garda Horkan...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach his views on whether there will be scope to narrow the time between phases 4 and 5 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business if all the five health indicators are positive. [10640/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with the First Minister in Northern Ireland recently regarding Covid-19 or other related issues and-or mutual issues which directly impact both jurisdictions. [10642/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken with his other EU counterparts recently regarding Brexit. [10641/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 404. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has concerns regarding the uptake by businesses of recently announced schemes. [10639/20]

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: In Kilgarvan they are fairly concerned about it.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: Over the past three and a half months, more than 2,232 people have died on this island due to Covid-19. Our first thoughts must be with their families and loved ones, especially those of the 39 people who have passed away since this day last week. The sheer scale and pace of the impact of a pandemic such as this have not been experienced for 100 years and it continues to impact on nearly...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: In the past three months, this pandemic has claimed the lives of nearly 2,200 people on this island. It is with their families and friends that our first thoughts must be today and we must also remember the nearly 40 people who are in intensive care units today because of Covid-19. The progress of the disease in Ireland has been severe, and in some areas it has been worse than in most...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9330/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (3 Jun 2020)

Micheál Martin: 535. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate for delivery drivers to enter or pass through isolation wards in order to deliver materials to hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic. [8416/20]

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (27 May 2020)

Micheál Martin: The centre in Boyle is an example of what the Deputy is saying.